Iceland Adventure (ZR)

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Iceland is a country known for its natural wonders: glaciers, active volcanoes, black-sand beaches, geothermal areas, roaring rivers, majestic waterfalls, and beautiful lakes. On this Iceland tour, you will start and end in Reykjavík, and you'll witness these natural wonders while enjoying fun and unique experiences.

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • REYKJAVIK: Welcome dinner; orientation; farewell dinner at a local restaurant
    • HELLISHEIDAVIRKJUN: Visit the geothermal heat and electric power station
    • GEYSIR: Admire the hot springs; Globus Local FavoriteGlobus Local Favorite taste local specialties and drink a glass of schnapps
    • GULLFOSS: Marvel at the waterfall
    • THINGVELLIR: Globus Local FavoriteGlobus Local Favorite Walk through the rift valley that marks the separation between the North American and the European tectonic plates
    • HAUGANES: Globus Local FavoriteGlobus Local Favorite Boat cruise, see whales in their natural habitat
    • AKUREYRI: Orientation, visit the Botanical Garden
    • GOÐAFOSS: See the “Waterfall of the Gods”
    • LAKE MÝVATN: Marvel at this beautiful lake
    • DETTIFOSS: Admire the most powerful waterfall in Europe

What's this trip about?

    Iceland is a country known for its natural wonders: glaciers, active volcanoes, black-sand beaches, geothermal areas, roaring rivers, majestic waterfalls, and beautiful lakes. On this Iceland tour, you will start and end in Reykjavík, and you'll witness these natural wonders while enjoying fun and unique experiences.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityReykjavik
End CityReykjavik

Travel Themes

  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Iceland

Attractions

  • Lake Myvatn
  • Reykjavík
  • Thingvellir National park

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Transportation: Motorcoach; boat cruise. Free Wi-Fi available in most hotel lobbies.
    • Meals: Full buffet breakfast daily; 7 three-course dinners with wine, including a welcome dinner in Reykjavik and a special farewell dinner in Reykjavik
    • Accommodation

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Arrive in Reykjavik, Iceland

Meals: Dinner

Welcome to Reykjavik! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.

Day 2: Reykjavik–Hellisheiðavirkjun–Geysir–Gullfoss–Thingvellir–Borgarnes

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

After an orientation drive of pretty Reykjavik, enjoy an interesting visit to the geothermal heat and electric POWER STATION in Hellisheiðavirkjun. Next, stop at the hot springs at Geysir for a real treat: meet the chef of the Geysir...

Day 3: Borgarnes–Hauganes–Akureyri

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

A real treat! At Hauganes, embark for an unforgettable experience: Globus Local FavoriteGlobus Local Favorite watch whales in their natural habitat! Continue to Akureyri for your overnight stay.

Day 4: Akureyri–Goðafoss–Lake Mývatn–Dettifoss–Egilsstaðir

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

During your orientation of the capital of northern Iceland, hear about the city’s history after it was established as a trading center in 1602. Visit the BOTANICAL GARDEN, featuring specimens of almost all native Icelandic plants. Th...

Day 5: Egilsstaðir–Höfn

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Follow the eastern coast, where the first Irish missionaries settled some 200 years ago, and arrive in Höfn.

Day 6: Höfn–Lake Jökulsárlón–Skaftafell–Vik

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Prepare for the highlight of the day: Globus Local FavoriteGlobus Local Favorite stop at Lake Jökulsárlón, where some of the most spectacular scenes of the James Bond movie Die Another Day were filmed. Watch how the largest glacier i...

Day 7: Vik–Eyjafjallajökull–Reykjavik

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Drive by the Eyjafjallajökull volcano, well known for the eruption that generated the massive ash cloud in 2010, on your way back to Reykjavik. This afternoon you may wish to join an optional excursion to the Blue Lagoon, and tonight...

Day 8: Reykjavik

Meals: Breakfast

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

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Price From $3,134
Price per day$392
Single supplement (single occupancy)$691
Last Updated: 6/13/2018

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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What's excluded

    • International transportation
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    • Any kind of insurance
    • Personal expenses

Accommodation

,Reykjavik: Hilton Reykjavik Nordica First-Class Contemporary concrete & glass hotel in the heart of business district, near shopping, sports facilities & exhibition hall. Borgarnes: Icehotel Hamar Moderate First-Class At Icelandair Hotel Hamar you can relax and rejuvenate in peace and tranquility, with every comfort available. Enjoy magnificent views of the Borgarfjordur fjord while you indulge in the personal service and delicious, locally-sourced meals. Akureyri: Kea Moderate First-Class Kea has been welcoming guests since 1944 with the same high standards of elegance, quality, service and comfort which would be expected of one of Iceland's well-established hotels. Egilsstadir: Hallormsstadur Moderate First-Class Hotel Hallormsstadur, a 63 room hotel that has been renewed and is now the most outstanding hotel in east Iceland known for great quality in service & extraordinary culinary. Hofn: Hofn First-Class Modern Hotel in the district of Hornafjordur on the east coast. Vik: Icelandair Hotel Vik First-Class A charming contemporary hotel located in Iceland's southern-most village surrounded by natural wonders. The restaurant serves local Icelandic dishes and the lobby bar is the perfect place to unwind with a drink by the cozy fireplace.
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Meals Included

7 Breakfasts and 7 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Optional Activities
The following list of optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These optional excursions might or might not be offered. Whether it's a special dinner, a local show or a special behind-the-scenes glimpse into an historical site, optional excursions are a wonderful way to enrich your vacation even further. Plus, they give you flexibility. We include the must-see sites and experiences, and we also understand that people take interest in different activities and may want to craft a more personal vacation by hand-picking optional excursions that appeal to them. Reykjavik: Excursion to The Blue Lagoon The Blue Lagoon is one of Iceland's most popular attractions, a natural geothermal pool in the middle of a large and dramatic lava field and an oasis that owes its existence to a nearby geothermal power plant, looming large over the aqua tinted waters. We stop for a refreshing bathe or a swim in the inviting, rejuvenating and pleasantly warm mineral-rich water (37°C-39°C/98-102°F), reputed for its healing properties. An indoor pool and geothermal sauna are also on the site. Bathing in this surreal environment is a unique experience no one should miss. The Blue Lagoon's warm water and natural active ingredients like mineral salts, silica and blue green algae help you relax and escape the stress and strain of daily life. Approximate value: 10600 ISK per person
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